White Granite Teacup

White granite teacup, possibly tulip-shaped. The rim sherd from context 228.6 and the two white granite base sherds with foot rings from contexts 70 (SC 6A) and 77 (SC 6A) all match, but do not mend. The exterior of rim sherd is curiously pock-marked.

• Object number

  CV-186: 70, 77, 228.6

• Date made

  1840 - 1870

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 10 cm

• Animals/objects

  Teacup

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Teaware

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Transect 3, SC 6A: Possible Buried A Horizon (9531.228.6)

• Forms

  Base/Body/Rim

• Ware types

  White Granite (White Ironstone)